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Posturehigh reliabilitysubtle

Mirroring/Postural Echo

Unconsciously mimicking another person's posture and movements.

RapportEngagementTrustAttraction

Visual Description

Body position, gestures, and movements match the other person's.

Duration: sustainedVisibility: subtle

How to Observe

  • Look for matching timing of movements
  • Note if breaks when topics change
  • Genuine rapport shows natural delay in mirroring

Context Matters

  • Indicates connection and rapport
  • Often unconscious
  • Can be deliberately used to build rapport
  • Absence may indicate disconnection

Common Misinterpretations

  • May be deliberate manipulation
  • Coincidental positioning possible
  • Not always indicates agreement

Quick Info

Primary Signal
Rapport
Body Region
🧍Posture
Reliability
high
Duration

sustained

Visibility

subtle

Opposite Signals